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gnashing of teeth

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gnashing of teeth

Fig. a show of anger or dismay. (Biblical: "weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.") After a little gnashing of teeth and a few threats, the boss calmed down and became almost reasonable.

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gnashing of teeth

  (humorous)

angry complaining There was much gnashing of teeth over his omission from the England squad.

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